PHYSIOGRAPHIC DIVISION OF INDIA
GREAT INDIAN DESERT
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30-40%
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50-60%
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40-50%
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none of above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Rajasthan is the largest wool producer and is known for its superior carpet grade Chokla and Magra wool. Carpet grade is rougher than apparel grade and accounts for 85% of India’s production.
Detailed explanation-2: -Indian wool is almost exclusively of broader micron and used in manufacturing of carpets and rugs. India has 3rd largest sheep population in the world, having 6.15 crores sheep, producing 45 million kg. of raw wool, and accounting for 3.1% of total world wool production.
Detailed explanation-3: -Currently, Rajasthan is the largest wool-producing state in India. There are 70 wool processing units in the state, and with over 15 million tonnes of wool production ever year, Rajasthan represents over 30% of the wool production in India.